A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder after a male victim was attacked early Thursday on University Hill, police said.

Jeffrey Carter Neering is suspected of cutting the neck of Jason Patrick Chilson, 28, of Denver, who was in Boulder visiting friends.

Chilson was taken to Boulder Community Hospital, where he was treated and released with stitches.

Neering was taken to the Boulder County Jail and booked on a $250,000 bond.

Police spokeswoman Kim Kobel said witnesses told police that an altercation took place between Neering and a friend of the victim at K's China restaurant, 1325 Broadway, sometime after 2 a.m. Thursday.

Restaurant employees broke up the altercation and told everyone to leave. Kobel said the nature of the argument wasn't immediately clear, but, "Obviously, alcohol was involved."

Police said Chilson and his two friends were walking near The Goose when a man believed to be Neering jumped on Chilson's back and cut his throat. Chilson's friend was trying to defend him when bouncers from The Goose intervened and broke everyone apart, police said. Neering then ran away.

Witnesses at K's China identified Neering and told investigators that he was a regular at the restaurant. Police attempted to contact Neering at his last known address, but he was no longer living there.

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Officers located Neering on Thursday morning at an apartment where he used to live. Authorities suspect he broke into the apartment and slept there overnight.

Kobel said Neering is believed to be homeless. He faces additional charges of first-degree criminal trespass.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Ruth Christopher at 303-441-1850. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous can contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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